WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country Record Article (NO.14)
Vic Country Poised for Community Cup Clash
Country Victoria’s proud history of punching above its weight when it comes to representative football will be put to the test next weekend when it goes head-to-head against a formidable Vic Metro outfit in the 2016 AFL Victoria Community Cup.
With the ultimate community football bragging rights on the line, the Vic Country vs. Vic Metro representative clashwill alsomark the last hurrah for one of football’s most revered names.
Hawthorn legend Peter Knights will lead the Vic Country team for a final time when his side takes on Footscray great, Brian Royal’s Vic Metro sideat Preston City Oval on Sunday July 10.
After nearly twenty years at the helm of Victorian country football at senior and junior level, Knights believes it’s time for a fresh face.
“It’s time for a new head,” said Knights, “maybe someone younger with new ideas to do things a bit differently.”
“It’s been a fantastic experience, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for the best of Vic Country to play against the best of Vic Metro.”
Keen to rectify the ledger after losing to Vic Metro by 38-points when the sides last met in 2014, Knights is confident this year’s Vic Country side can reclaim bragging rights.
“It’s a totally different squad, a totally different game and totally different circumstances,” said Knights.
“This group will be prepared to give a really good account of themselves when we take on Vic Metro next Sunday.”
In addition, some of Country Victoria’s best Under 19 talent will showcase their skills in a curtain raiser match, when they go head-to-head with the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
Coach Damien Sexton’s preliminary Energy Safe Victoria Country U19 Squad includes players from fourteen different leagues, with the Mornington Peninsula FNL (12 players), Geelong FNL and Ovens & Murray FL (9 players) the best represented.
Final Senior and Under 19 representative squads will be announced via the AFL Victoria website ( duringthe week beginning Monday, July 4.
MATCH DETAILS:
- Date: Sunday July 10
- Time: SENIORS 2pm
UNDER 19- 11:15am
- Venue: Preston City Oval (Cramer St, Preston)